The Official Forum  

Go Back   The Official Forum > Softball

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
  #1 (permalink)  
Old Sun Jul 10, 2005, 04:55pm
Official Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 14
Send a message via AIM to ToledoCYOBlue
Question

I've umpired 13 years for the local church league, and decided it was time to step up. (I know what you're thinking...only 13 years? What's your hurry? ;-) So I just this week sent in my ASA registration fee, and was informed that I'd be able to start working games pretty quickly.

Anyway, I now need the gear...mask, chest protector, shin guards, ASA shirts, pants, hats...you name it, I probably need it (except for an indicator and a rule book...these I have). Does anyone know where I can get used equipment for something of a bargain? I know I can look on ebay, but I'm also sure there are other places, and this seemed the perfect place to ask the question. Thanks in advance for any help.

Charlie
__________________
"Much of being smart is knowing what you're stupid at."
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old Sun Jul 10, 2005, 06:14pm
Official Forum Member
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: West Michigan (Comstock Park)
Posts: 176
Not sure about "bagain" equipment although check the internet search under "umpire gear" or "umpire equipment" and you should find many sources which may have starter package deals. I usually shop with Honig's at http://www.honigs.com Also, maybe check http://www.asa.com
Sam

[Edited by U of M Sam on Jul 10th, 2005 at 07:18 PM]
__________________
Perfection is a goal which we work to attain
NFHS/Little League
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old Sun Jul 10, 2005, 06:46pm
Official Forum Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: In the Desert....
Posts: 826
Check with your local ASA organization....the members there should be able to get u going
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old Mon Jul 11, 2005, 07:54am
JEL JEL is offline
Official Forum Member
 
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 910
Quote:
Originally posted by ToledoCYOBlue
I've umpired 13 years for the local church league, and decided it was time to step up. (I know what you're thinking...only 13 years? What's your hurry? ;-) So I just this week sent in my ASA registration fee, and was informed that I'd be able to start working games pretty quickly.

Anyway, I now need the gear...mask, chest protector, shin guards, ASA shirts, pants, hats...you name it, I probably need it (except for an indicator and a rule book...these I have). Does anyone know where I can get used equipment for something of a bargain? I know I can look on ebay, but I'm also sure there are other places, and this seemed the perfect place to ask the question. Thanks in advance for any help.

Charlie

You can buy a $20.00 worth of stuff on E-bay, for $50.00!

Really though, You can find some good deals there at times.
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old Sun Jul 31, 2005, 10:24pm
Official Forum Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Bismarck, North Dakota
Posts: 250
For ASA ump equipment, go to http://www.officialgear.com. They sometimes have pretty good deals on close out or discontinued (but still legal) equipment.
__________________
Thomas Hamkens
North Dakota ASA Umpire
Verlangsamen Sie Wurf weicher Ball ist ein wirklicher Sport
Reply With Quote
  #6 (permalink)  
Old Mon Aug 01, 2005, 08:56am
Official Forum Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: USA
Posts: 14,565
Wink

I'd tell you to check with the families of former umpires who have passed on, but realize that some of those guys are still working games!
__________________
The bat issue in softball is as much about liability, insurance and litigation as it is about competition, inflated egos and softball.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:21pm.



Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.3.0 RC1